97th Infantry Division Reconnaissance Group
Motorized cavalry unit of the French Foreign Legion / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The 97th Reconnaissance Group of the Infantry Division (French: 97e groupe de reconnaissance de division d'infanterie, 97e GRDI) was a motorized cavalry unit composed of members of the French Foreign Legion which existed briefly at the beginning of the Second World War.[1] The unit was involved in the Battle of France until France's surrender to Germany; the 97th GRDI remained intact for a few months after the surrender until it was disbanded on September 30, 1940.
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97th Reconnaissance Group of the Infantry Division | |
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Active | December 1, 1939 – September 30, 1940 |
Disbanded | September 30, 1940 |
Country | France |
Branch | French Army |
Type | Cavalry |
Role | Reconnaissance |
Size | 630 men total |
Part of | 7th North African Infantry Division |
Engagements | World War II |
Battle honours | Camerone 1863 |
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